Make a Difference: Medical & Registration Assistant

Greater Philadelphia Health Action • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We know that many in our healthcare community have been affected by recent workforce changes. At Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc., we are dedicated to creating opportunities where your compassion and skills continue to make an impact. GPHA is hiring Full-time MA/RA's (Medical Assistant/ Registration Assistant's) at multiple locations. Foreign language skills not required, but Spanish or Chinese language proficiency is a plus.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant certification (CMA or RMA)
• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of Medical Assistant training in primary care
• Ability to deal with people sympathetically and effectively to obtain necessary information
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant
• Ability to work harmoniously with other personnel
• CPR certification required

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience
• NextGen experience
• Spanish or Chinese language proficiency

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for office visits and assists clinician with physical examination
• Schedules external referrals
• Completes all necessary forms
• Prepares specimens for pick up by Laboratory
• Follows Laboratory Tracking systems
• Maintains required logs
• Performs specific procedures ordered by provider
• Processes all medical forms as necessary
• Performs Lab Quality Control procedures accurately
• Maintains a safe and orderly nurse's station and clinical environment
• Operates paging/telephone system as assigned
• Greets, gives direction/information to patients, visitors, guests and sales representatives professionally and cordially
• Attends all mandatory staff development/training sessions and staff meetings
• Enters and updates patient's demographic, financial and insurance information accurately and timely
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Benefits

• Health and Financial Benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with lucrative company contribution and match
• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Personal, Education, and Holidays
• Professional Growth and Rewards including Generous bonuses, employee referral bonus, leadership and advancement opportunities, continuing education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED